Materials Engineering Co-Op (Spring 2026)

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a co-op student to work on engineering assignments. The role involves applying academic principles in practical settings, contributing to process improvements, and participating in project teams. This opportunity offers a competitive hourly wage and additional benefits, including a housing stipend.

Benefits

Co-ops will be paid $24.00 hour /40-hours a week

Monthly housing stipend of up to $1,000

Top priority for future co-op rotations and full-time positions

Qualifications

• Full-time student pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Prefer a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Apply principles learned in school to hands-on situations.
• Identify and recommend process improvements.
• Participate on project teams for assigned projects.

Skills

Knowledge of related engineering discipline functional and technical skills

Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Proficient with Microsoft Access

Good writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Materials, Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

Job description

Country

United States of America

State / County

North Carolina, Ohio

City

Sanford, Wickliffe

Division

Airfoils

Company

SRI - Ceramics

Function

Engineering

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

17415

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Job Description

SUMMARY

The co-op student will be working on job assignments related to their functional engineering discipline. These increasingly challenging assignments will provide foremost an effective learning assignment and then a sound intellectual and/or financial return for the PCC organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The student will apply principles learned in school to hands-on situations, such as process and product design.
• The student will be responsible for accomplishing performance goals and will receive progressive responsibility in process and /or product engineering throughout his/her co-op experience.
• Will identify and recommend process improvements for specified projects.
• Student will attend regular departmental meeting.
• Student will attend training sessions, symposiums and other appropriate educational opportunities.
• Will perform or review systems analysis, testing, and documentation for existing processes.
• Will take ownership and responsibility for identified projects.
• Participate on project teams for assigned projects; analyze improvements and new product or applications and develop requirements and specifications with team.
• Work within specifications provided to meet project goals and objectives in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate with peers, project team members, and other departments on new product development, product line extensions, and product enhancements.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of related engineering discipline functional and technical skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Access
• Good writing skills and interpersonal skills
• US Person Status required

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEQUALIFICATIONS

• Full-time student pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Materials, Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Prefer a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Student will spend 50%-60% of time in the manufacturing plant and minimal travel may be required.

OTHER BENEFITS

• Co-ops will be paid $24.00 hour /40-hours a week.
• Monthly housing stipend of up to $1,000 (requirements must be met to qualify).
• Given top priority for future co-op rotations and full-time positions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.